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About Progress

About Progress

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All the self-help extremes out there seem designed for perfect robots. But what if progress doesn’t require perfection? Welcome to your gentle self-development hub: About Progress, a podcast and community devoted to progress made practical. Join host and coach, Monica Packer, and her special guests to get the hug AND kick in the pants you need to do something and grow in ways that stick.All content is copyrighted to Monica Packer. Do not use without permission. Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • AP 797: Feeling Overstimulated as a Mom? Hidden Signs to Watch For (and What to Do About It) || with Alex Viera

    AP 797: Feeling Overstimulated as a Mom? Hidden Signs to Watch For (and What to Do About It) || with Alex Viera
    Jun 29 2026
    As a mom, my vision involved perfect moments with my kids, unaware of the strain overstimulation could bring. It's not just juggling cleaning or cooking but managing the hidden pressure of sensory overload. This isn't a flaw—it's our nervous system waving a red flag for help. What's the secret to steering through it? In this episode, I sit down with Alex Viera, a pediatric occupational therapist and nervous system coach, to explore how we can mitigate this stress. Discover how simple shifts in meeting basic needs and embracing joy can lighten the load and restore our sense of self. Tune in to hear Alex’s insights on transforming overwhelming moments into manageable ones. Alex's website and socials Complementary episodes: ⁠Interview with Alyssa Blask Campbell⁠ on the nervous systems; ⁠Interview with Dr. Anna Packard⁠, eating disorder therapist on healing your relationship with your body; Solo episode on the ⁠N’s of Numbing Out⁠ Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get 50% off last year’s More for Moms All-Access Pass with code LISTENER at checkout. Get your AquaTru water purifier with the discount code “MONICA.” Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.” Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • The Real Reason You Can't Stop Chasing Your To-Do List || H&K with Steven Lawson

    The Real Reason You Can't Stop Chasing Your To-Do List || H&K with Steven Lawson
    Jun 27 2026
    If you've ever felt like no matter how much you get done, it's never enough — this one's for you. Stephen Lawson breaks down what's really going on beneath the surface of our productivity obsession: it's not a time management problem, it's a peace problem. And underneath that? Fear. The fear of failure, of success, and something even deeper — the discomfort of facing how short life actually is. If you're ready to stop racing toward perfection and start living your actual life right now, this conversation is a must-watch. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-dramatically-shift-your-time-management ⁠Preorder Sticky Habits ⁠book today! ⁠Leave a rating and review⁠ Get the free DSL Training. Follow About Progress on ⁠YOUTUBE⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • AP 796: Remember When: 2021 || The Podcast Pivot That (Eventually) Changed Everything

    AP 796: Remember When: 2021 || The Podcast Pivot That (Eventually) Changed Everything
    Jun 25 2026
    2021 was a whirlwind, packed with both personal and global challenges that shook me to my core. From heartbreaking family losses to the brink of quitting my beloved podcast, "About Progress," every twist demanded a new sense of resilience. In taking a step back that summer, I stumbled onto an unexpected path of self-discovery and transformation. But what exactly did that pivotal break reveal, and how did it reshape my journey? Reflecting on this year of change taught me that the moments of discomfort often hide the most valuable lessons. Embracing authenticity over established norms opened doors I never imagined, both for me and my community. Curious about the twists and turns that led to a profound shift in my life's work? Tune in to find out how a seemingly ordinary year became a turning point, sparking growth that continues to this day. Old episodes to support: Interviews with JFF and Carolyn Bever, Lexie Kite, Solo episode on Motivation; Taylor Chan, Shirin Eskadani, Kendra Adachi, Patrice Washington, JFF and Dr. Julie Hanks, Rachel Nielson, Meg Conley, solo episode on Martyrdom Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get the Best Summer Ever Workshop at half-off old pricing! Get your AirDoctor purifier for up to $300 off with the discount code “MONICA.” Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.” Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
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